Albuquerque & BernCo.

A shooting at the University of New Mexico’s central Albuquerque campus has left one person dead and another injured, prompting an emergency campus closure and a large-scale police response. (Kevin Hendricks)

University of New Mexico shooting leaves one dead, one injured with suspect still at large

Updates and Related Content Check back often for updates on this developing story. A shooting at the University of New Mexico’s central Albuquerque campus has…

Elok, a 24-year-old male Sumatran orangutan who joined the Albuquerque BioPark in May, died Tuesday. (CABQ)

ABQ BioPark endangered orangutan dies after brief stay at facility

Elok, a 24-year-old Sumatran orangutan, suffered cardiac arrest during treatment for sudden illness

A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan died Tuesday at the ABQ BioPark after suffering cardiac arrest during treatment for a sudden illness, just two months after…

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ABQ & BERNCO

According to state records, Utility Block Company Inc. was fined a total of $41,384 for the violations by NMED’s Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (OHSB). In December 2024, compliance officers observed dangerous conditions at the company’s Albuquerque facility. (Courtesy photo)

NMED fines Utility Block Co. $41K for safety lapses

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) recently cited an Albuquerque-based concrete masonry manufacturer for multiple serious workplace safety violations that exposed employees to potential injury…

Steel Bender Brewyard and M’tucci’s Restaurants are donating 100% of proceeds from sales of Policy IPA throughout July to benefit Mandy’s Farm, an Albuquerque organization serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (Mandy’s Farm)

Local businesses team up to support New Mexicans with disabilities through beer campaign

New Mexico families facing decade-long waits for state disability services are getting help this month through an unusual partnership between two popular local businesses and…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute at 2425 Ridgecrest Dr. SE following a May 21 inspection that documented the violations, according to a federal inspection report

Albuquerque research facility found monkey alive in body bag after botched euthanasia

Other monkeys required amputation after overnight escape

A major Albuquerque research facility that employs more than 500 people has been cited by federal inspectors for two critical violations of the Animal Welfare…

Albuquerque native and UFC Hall of Fame fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested early Friday morning on gun-related charges. (MDC)

Albuquerque native and UFC Hall of Famer arrested on gun charges

Former Ultimate Fighter winner faces felony charges after allegedly firing weapon from vehicle on I-40

Albuquerque native and UFC Hall of Fame fighter Diego Sanchez was arrested early Friday morning on gun-related charges after allegedly firing a weapon from a…

Albuquerque’s historic Nob Hill will transform into a mile-long street party Saturday night as Route 66 Summerfest returns with Grammy-winning headliner Ozomatli and dozens of local acts. (CABQ)

Route 66 Summerfest returns to Nob Hill Saturday with Grammy-winning headliner

Free festival kicks off two-year centennial celebration along Albuquerque’s historic stretch of the Mother Road

Albuquerque’s historic Nob Hill will transform into a mile-long street party Saturday night as Route 66 Summerfest returns with Grammy-winning headliner Ozomatli and dozens of…

The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has been awarded $257,500 through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward grant program. (CABQ)

Balloon Museum awarded grant for outdoor adventure exhibit

The Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum has been awarded $257,500 through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward grant program.  This funding will support…

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